Penne vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between penne and chowder
- Penne has more fiber, while chowder has more vitamin A and polyunsaturated fat.
- Chowder's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Chowder contains 3 times less fiber than penne. Penne contains 2.7g of fiber, while chowder contains 0.9g.
- Chowder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chowder is 27, while the glycemic index of penne is 43.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +375% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 118mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.9g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 0.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 3.1g | 5% |
| Fats | 4g | 6.3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 7.5g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 1.75g | 3% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 299mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 1.27g | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chowder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.